Vanessa Trebelhorn

Vanessa Trebelhorn, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, is a clinical assistant professor of nursing in the accelerated BSN program. As a certified registered nurse practitioner, her practice spans occupational health and family medicine across multiple states, including Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Dr. Trebelhorn's clinical background includes work in emergency departments and urgent care, with a particular passion for primary prevention. Her areas of interest encompass fluid and electrolyte imbalances, chronic diseases, social determinants of health in historically marginalized populations, accessibility gaps in urban and rural communities, and sensorimotor disorders. Previously, Dr. Trebelhorn served as clinical faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles, contributing to pre-licensure and graduate nursing programs. Her clinical doctorate from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and extensive experience in clinical simulation environments and experiential learning make her a valuable addition to GW’s nursing faculty.